LOS ANGELES, June 15 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei started captain and talisman Mehdi Taremi up front, while New Zealand look to forward Chris Wood to lead the line in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday.• Taremi, veteran Iran striker and captain, leads the line• Ehsan Hajsafi, Iran's record app

By Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) - Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the…

Iran’s World Cup preparation has been anything but ideal.

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei and star forward Mehdi Taremi insisted their squad will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup

LOS ANGELES, June 15 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei started captain and talisman Mehdi Taremi up front, while New Zealand look to forward Chris Wood to lead the line in their World…

Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei started captain and talisman Mehdi Taremi up front, while New Zealand look to forward Chris Wood to lead…

Iranian captain Mehdi Taremi had much to get off his chest during a post-match interview following a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles.